Epidural anesthesia may not be suitable for every expectant mother and is contraindicated in certain situations. The primary conditions that may prevent the administration of epidural anesthesia include:

* Active infection at the site of administration.
* Suspicion or diagnosis of a neurological condition.
* Low platelet count or other blood clotting disorders.
* Severe or uncontrolled bleeding.
* Severe hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypovolemia (low blood volume).
* Known allergy to the anesthetic agents to be used.